Sunflower Systems Fusion2005 Annual Education Conference Dates and Keynotes Announced

Annual conference brings together representatives from many diverse industries to discuss the paradigm shift in asset management

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) March 3, 2005 -- Sunflower Systems, the company that has redefined lifecycle asset management as a strategic imperative, today announced Sunflower Fusion2005, the companys annual education conference and exposition (http://www.sunflowersystems.com/fusion/index.jsp ). Running May 16 - 20, 2005, Fusion2005 brings together representatives from many diverse industries to learn and discuss the paradigm shift that is occurring in the discipline of Lifecycle Asset Management. Sponsors include Intermec Technologies (www.intermec.com), Symbol Technologies (www.symbol.com), Zebra Technologies (www.zebra.com), the National Property Management Association (www.npma.org) and Asset Management Resources (www.amrnow.com).

Lifecycle Asset Management has risen to the forefront of many minds as the framework that organizations and executives fully trust to base financial and strategic business decisions," commented Robert Kaehler, vice president and general manager, Sunflower Systems. Fusion2005 provides a highly-interactive venue to enable interactive sessions and panel discussions around critical topics such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) re-writes, RFID and best business practices." Kaehler continued, This is the best opportunity that many executive management, finance, IT, property accounting, SOX compliance managers and end-users have to gather and learn about the technologies, processes and people that drive this strategic initiative."

Speakers include:

- Steve Garvey, Los Angeles Dodgers Great
- Michael Hay, Director of Risk Management, State of Texas
- Ken Hoang, Chief Technology Officer, Siperian, Inc.
- John Pettine, Senior Manager, BearingPoint
- Robert Kaehler, Vice President and General Manager, Sunflower Systems
- Tim Frazier, Chief Technology Officer, Sunflower Systems
- Robert Brayden, National Nuclear Security Administration
- Michael Day, Vice President, Asset Management Resources
- Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Bonneville Power Administration, and Stanford University

Visit www.sunflowersystems.com/fusion/index.jsp or call 302-644-1856 for more information and registration. For media wishing to secure interviews with specific speakers, please contact Maria Miller, Sunflower Systems, at mmiller@sunflowersystems.com.

About Sunflower Systems
Sunflower Systems significantly improves fiscal and operational accountability by optimizing asset management processes across the enterprise. The Sunflower Systems solution enables organizations to increase asset utilization and re-use as well as tighten financial accountability by providing a holistic view of every asset throughout its lifecycle. Enterprises benefit because Sunflower Systems:

- Provides a system of record to substantiate financial reporting
- Enables the single version of the truth for better asset allocation and utilization
- Maximizes accountability to ensure proper stewardship of every asset

Built on best practices for the composite enterprise, Sunflower Systems provides a complete and actionable view of the entire asset base, from the smallest mobile device to the most expensive classified equipment. The company is headquartered in San Ramon, California, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Portland, Oregon. For more information please call 925-355-0700 or visit our website at www.sunflowersystems.com.

Media contact
Maria Miller
Director of Marketing
mmiller@sunflowersystems.com
925-242-4213

Sunflower Fusion2005 Registration
Nancy Yarish
Premier Meetings
nancy@premiermeetings.net
302-644-1856

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